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Mobile wallets

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Portable and convenient; ideal when making transactions face-to-face

Designed to use QR codes to make quick and seamless transactions

App marketplaces can delist/remove wallet making it difficult to receive future updates

Damage or loss of device can potentially lead to loss of funds

Desktop wallets

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Environment enables users to have complete control over funds

Some desktop wallets offer hardware wallet support, or can operate as full nodes

Difficult to utilize QR codes when making transactions

Susceptible to bitcoin-stealing malware/spyware/viruses

Hardware wallets

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One of the most secure methods to store funds

Ideal for storing large amounts of bitcoin

Difficult to use while mobile; not designed for scanning QR codes

Loss of device without proper backup can make funds unrecoverable

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Control

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Some wallets give you full control over your bitcoin. This means no third party can freeze or take away your funds. You are still responsible, however, for securing and backing up your wallet.

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2FA

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Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a way to add additional security to your wallet. The first 'factor' is your password for your wallet. The second 'factor' is a verification code retrieved via text message or from an app on a mobile device. 2FA is conceptually similar to a security token device that banks in some countries require for online banking. It likely requires relying on the availability of a third party to provide the service.

Operating System

Mobile

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Wallets are available for Android and iOS based operating systems.

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Desktop

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Wallets are available for Linux, MacOS and Windows based operating systems.

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Hardware

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A hardware wallet is a high-security bitcoin wallet that enables you to store your funds offline. You connect it to your computer when you need to manage your funds.

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User type

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Criteria

Control

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Some wallets give you full control over your bitcoin. This means no third party can freeze or take away your funds. You are still responsible, however, for securing and backing up your wallet.

Validation

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Some wallets have the ability to operate as a full node. This means no trust in a third party is required when processing transactions. Full nodes provide a high level of security, but they require a large amount of memory.

Transparency

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Some wallets are open-source and can be built deterministically, a process of compiling software which ensures the resulting code can be reproduced to help ensure it hasn't been tampered with.

Environment

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Some wallets can be loaded on computers which are vulnerable to malware. Securing your computer, using a strong passphrase, moving most of your funds to cold store or enabling 2FA or multifactor authentication can help you protect your bitcoin.

Privacy

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Some wallets make it harder to spy on your transactions by rotating addresses. They do not disclose information to peers on the network. They can also optionally let you setup and use Tor as a proxy to prevent others from associating transactions with your IP address.

Fees

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Some wallets give you full control over setting the fee paid to the bitcoin network before making a transaction, or modifying it afterward, to ensure that your transactions are confirmed in a timely manner without paying more than you have to.

Features

2FA

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Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a way to add additional security to your wallet. The first 'factor' is your password for your wallet. The second 'factor' is a verification code retrieved via text message or from an app on a mobile device. 2FA is conceptually similar to a security token device that banks in some countries require for online banking. It likely requires relying on the availability of a third party to provide the service.

Bech32

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Bech32 is a special address format made possible by SegWit (see the feature description for SegWit for more info). This address format is also known as 'bc1 addresses'. Some bitcoin wallets and services do not yet support sending or receiving to Bech32 addresses.

Full Node

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Some wallets fully validate transactions and blocks. Almost all full nodes help the network by accepting transactions and blocks from other full nodes, validating those transactions and blocks, and then relaying them to further full nodes.

Hardware Wallet

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Some wallets can pair and connect to a hardware wallet in addition to being able to send to them. While sending to a hardware wallet is something most all wallets can do, being able to pair with one is a unique feature. This feature enables you to be able to send and receive directly to and from a hardware wallet.

Legacy Addresses

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Most wallets have the ability to send and receive with legacy bitcoin addresses. Legacy addresses start with 1 or 3 (as opposed to starting with bc1). Without legacy address support, you may not be able to receive bitcoin from older wallets or exchanges.

Lightning

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Some wallets support transactions on the Lightning Network. The Lightning Network is new and somewhat experimental. It supports transferring bitcoin without having to record each transaction on the blockchain, resulting in faster transactions and lower fees.

Multisig

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Some wallets have the ability to require more than one key to authorize a transaction. This can be used to divide responsibility and control over multiple parties.

SegWit

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Some wallets support SegWit, which uses block chain space more efficiently. This helps reduce fees paid by helping the Bitcoin network scale and sets the foundation for second layer solutions such as the Lightning Network.

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Desktop - Windows - Choose your wallet (2024)

FAQs

Where is the wallet in Microsoft Edge? ›

How do I access my Wallet? Your passwords and payment methods stored in Wallet are conveniently available wherever you shop in Edge, with Autofill. You can manage your saved information from the Autofill menu, by going to Edge Settings > Profiles > Open Wallet, or by going to edge://wallet in your address bar.

How does a desktop wallet work? ›

It is a type of software wallet since it requires a connection to the internet. Typically, cryptocurrencies never leave the blockchain. Thus, instead of storing digital assets, desktop wallets allow users to store and manage their private and/or public keys, which facilitates access to their cryptocurrencies.

How to use Microsoft Wallet on PC? ›

Make sure you have a compatible device running Windows 10 software and click on the Microsoft Wallet app. Then with the app open, tap the + sign in the app and follow the instructions to add your card. With your card added, you're now ready to make purchases in-store.

Where is my Microsoft wallet? ›

In the settings, select the profile options. 4. In your current profile settings, scroll down and click Open Wallet beside the Microsoft wallet option.

What is Microsoft Edge wallet? ›

With Wallet, you can also add notes to your passwords, access your Microsoft Rewards or Cashback balances, or use virtual cards for even more security when you shop online. It all works seamlessly with the data you have already securely stored in Microsoft Edge. Learn more.

Are desktop wallets safe? ›

Desktop crypto wallets are considered more secure than web-based crypto wallets but less secure than hardware wallets. There are crypto wallets for Linux, Mac, and Windows — with some desktop wallets supporting all three versions.

Can a desktop wallet be hacked? ›

Hardware wallets, on the other hand, provide a higher level of security by storing private keys offline, mitigating the risk of remote hacking attempts. However, they are not entirely immune to physical tampering or loss. One common method used by hackers to hack crypto wallets is through phishing attacks.

What is the key of my wallet? ›

If you have a wallet, the private key is a crucial piece of information that allows you to access and control your cryptocurrencies. The private key is usually generated when you create a wallet and is stored securely within the wallet. To find your private key, you'll need to refer to the specific wallet you're using.

Where is the wallet app? ›

From the lock screen

Important: This method only works on devices with Android 12 and up. Some Android phones may not have this feature. To access Google Wallet from the lock screen, you must first add a payment method. At the bottom right of your phone's lock screen, tap Wallet .

Can I connect my Microsoft account to my PC? ›

In the App list, tap Settings > Accounts > Email & app accounts. Under Accounts used by other apps, select Add a Microsoft account. Enter your account info, or if you don't have an account, select Create one!

Where are credit cards saved in Edge? ›

Choose Settings, a new tab will open. Click on "Profiles" and choose "Payment info". Here, you'll find every credit card saved on your Edge browser.

Where is credit card info stored in Edge? ›

In Settings tab, click "Profiles" in the sidebar, then select "Payment Info." On the "Payment Info" screen, you'll see a list of any credit cards saved in Edge, including credit cards saved to your Microsoft account (if you're signed into that account with Edge).

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